Adaptometer

/ˌædæpˈtɒmɪtər/ noun

An instrument that measures how well the eye adapts to changes in light intensity, particularly used in vision testing.

From Latin 'adaptare' (to adapt) plus Greek 'metron' (measure), a scientific instrument name created in the 20th century.

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